OpenAI's Sora Now Free on Bing Mobile: Create AI Videos Without a Subscription

 In a significant move to democratize AI video creation, Microsoft has integrated OpenAI's Sora into its Bing mobile app, enabling users to generate AI-powered videos from text prompts without any subscription fees. This development allows broader access to advanced AI capabilities, previously available only to ChatGPT Plus or Pro subscribers. 

Sora's Integration into Bing Mobile

Sora, OpenAI's text-to-video model, can now be accessed through the Bing Video Creator feature within the Bing mobile app, available on both iOS and Android platforms. Users can input descriptive prompts, such as "a hummingbird flapping its wings in ultra slow motion" or "a tiny astronaut exploring a giant mushroom planet," and receive five-second AI-generated video clips in response. 

How to Use Bing Video Creator

To utilize this feature:

1. Open the Bing mobile app.

2. Tap the menu icon in the bottom right corner.

3. Select "Video Creator."

4. Enter a text prompt describing the desired video.

Alternatively, users can type a prompt directly into the Bing search bar, beginning with "Create a video of..." 

Global Availability and Future Developments

The Bing Video Creator feature is now available worldwide, excluding China and Russia. While currently limited to five-second vertical videos, Microsoft has announced plans to support horizontal videos and expand the feature to desktop and Copilot Search platforms in the near future. 

Conclusion

By offering Sora's capabilities through the Bing mobile app at no cost, Microsoft and OpenAI are making AI-driven video creation more accessible to a global audience. This initiative not only enhances user engagement with AI technologies but also sets a precedent for future integrations of advanced AI tools into everyday applications.

Google Unveils Next-Gen AI Innovations: Veo 3, Gemini 2.5, and AI Mode

 At its annual I/O developer conference, Google announced a suite of advanced AI tools and models, signaling a major leap in artificial intelligence capabilities. Key highlights include the introduction of Veo 3, an AI-powered video generator; Gemini 2.5, featuring enhanced reasoning abilities; and the expansion of AI Mode in Search to all U.S. users. 

Veo 3: Advanced AI Video Generation

Developed by Google DeepMind, Veo 3 is the latest iteration of Google's AI video generation model. It enables users to create high-quality videos from text or image prompts, incorporating realistic motion, lip-syncing, ambient sounds, and dialogue. Veo 3 is accessible through the Gemini app for subscribers of the $249.99/month AI Ultra plan and is integrated with Google's Vortex AI platform for enterprise users. 

Gemini 2.5: Enhanced Reasoning with Deep Think

The Gemini 2.5 model introduces "Deep Think," an advanced reasoning mode that allows the AI to consider multiple possibilities simultaneously, enhancing its performance on complex tasks. This capability has led to impressive scores on benchmarks like USAMO 2025 and LiveCodeBench. Deep Think is initially available in the Pro version of Gemini 2.5, with broader availability planned. 

AI Mode in Search: Personalized and Agentic Features

Google's AI Mode in Search has been rolled out to all U.S. users, offering a more advanced search experience with features like Deep Search for comprehensive research reports, Live capabilities for real-time visual assistance, and personalization options that incorporate data from users' Google accounts. These enhancements aim to deliver more relevant and context-aware search results.